3.28.2011

A Weekend in the Mountains

Ahhh.... a weekend in the mountains. That's what we just got back from, spending 4 days/3 nights in and around Frisco, CO with 4 other families.

After going out for breakfast, we left Friday morning and headed to Arapahoe Basin, a ski area near Frisco known for both being for one of the first ski areas to open up the ski season (usually in October) and being one of the last ski resorts to close (it's not uncommon for people to ski "A-Basin" in June.) It was our first time there, and despite some bad light conditions and only 1 high speed lift, we liked it a lot... it's a no frills place where people go to ski and not necessarily "be seen." A good portion of it is above treeline -- the base sits at 10,780 feet -- so there's a lot of open skiing to be had.

On Saturday, it was a mixture of activities for us. I gave skate skiing a try (follow the link for info. if needed), Peggy and Chloe did some sledding, and Peggy and a friend snuck in an afternoon of skiing at Breckenridge.

On Sunday, it was a day of family skiing at Breckenridge, enjoying some long runs, short lift lines and about 4 inches of new snow.

Monday was checkout, which was a total bummer for 12" of new snow had fallen overnight and we were itching to get to a ski area, but we needed to head back to Boulder to unpack, do laundry and allow Peggy get ready to leave tomorrow for a conference in Arizona.

Below are some pictures from the weekend.

The first 4 pictures are views of and from the sledding hill that Chloe and Peggy were on.






About this last picture... it was taken by our good friend Carole. Pretty spectacular, yes? Well, not only is the "air" that Chloe got spectacular, apparently, the crash that happened immediately afterward was similarly so. Just out of frame is another incline for a jump, and unfortunately for Chloe, she landed right on it. After regaining her "wind" and composure, Chloe ambled back up the hill and continued sledding.

3.15.2011

A New Horse in the Stable

I just got back from picking up my new "horse"... a time trial bike. Rather than detail the specs here, if any readers are interested in learning more about it, drop me a line. Otherwise, I suspect the pictures below will be sufficient for most.











3.05.2011

Pix from Day Skiing at Keystone

View of Breckenridge from Keystone

Self photo

Chloe and Peggy on the connector gondola

Chloe with peaks and pines

3.04.2011

High Marks

Chloe brought her 2nd trimester report card home today, and Peggy and I are quite proud of what was on it.

In the key academic areas (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) she is showing good progress and either proficient or advanced achievement. In the "Specials" classes (Music, Art and PE) her progress and achievement are the same.

Keep up the good work, kiddo!

3.01.2011

A Fundraising Plea

Hello KnPnCnCinCo Blog Readers~

Chloe is participating in the American Heart Association's "Jump Rope for Heart" event at her school in a couple of weeks, and has asked me to help spread the word that she is collecting donations. If you are interested in donating, you can do so online by visiting this link: http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/JumpforHeart/NAT-JumpNational?px=2687137&pg=personal&fr_id=1443

Thanks!
~ K